We start with you
Every party begins with you, the client and the food you love & enjoy. We either meet face to face or discuss on the phone in detail about your event. Armed with your preferences we get to work to creating a bespoke menu . only using seasonal produce & combining with our unusual ingredients to create an exceptional, delicious & visually stylish menu. Whether your party is at home or at a venue we create the food setting from sit-downs, feats, banquets and the most eye-popping stand up banquets.
By choosing the right cuisine, dishes & food setting we ensure its an unforgettable dining experience for both you and your guests. Yes, we are pretty keen to impress!
Events we cater
We cover every kind of event be it a intimate gathering of friends, a small stylish wedding to a formal business dinner. Large or small we cover a vast range of different events for our diverse clients both in London and around the Globe.
- Friends & Family get togethers
- Birthday's & Anniversaries
- Canapes & Drinks Reception
- 3 to 9 course lunch or dinners
- Weddings, Engagement & pre wedding
- Housewarming & Cocktail parties
- Bar Mitzvah & Shabbat Dinners
- Corporate, press & launch events
- Business Meeting, lunch or dinners
- Seasonal Parties - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah & New year
- Cooking lesson parties
- Holiday – private chef on location\
- Charity Events
Cuisines We Offer
.Our cuisines are perfect for sharing as a buffet, stand up banquet, feast or a simple 3 course sit-down. Selecting the right cuisine is integral to the success & enjoyment of your party
- Mediterranean – (Greek, Spanish & Italian)
- Persian - Mezze & Banquet * Most requested
- Middle East - Lebanese, Syrian, Jordanian, Turkish, Israeli, Palestinian & Egyptian
- North African, i.e. Moroccan - souk and street food dishes
- Scandanavian & Nordic - Sharing Platters
- Mughlai & Afghani
- Offering Vegan & Vegetarian options too!
Food Presentation
Our food is about harmony for both the palate and the eye. Presenting our food in our vibrant platters with the stylish setting is what we do really well. We've become known for our trendsetting style that makes your party stand out in every way.
Here is a little taste of the settings we can create for your party or event
- Sharing Platters - perfect for family & friends
- Royal Banquets & Feast – Endless Platters to share & enjoy
- 3 to 9 course formal sit down
- Mezze Banquet - Beautiful dips, breads, smoked meats & salads
- Canapes or Mezzapes - small bites of food for business or pleasure
- Finger & bowl food - for stand up events
- Arabesque - Lanterns, cushions & also floor seating
- Garden parties & barbeques
The day of your event
The food is meticulously & lovingly prepared in our central kitchen in Hampstead. We only take a handful of events a day to ensure the food is of the best quality, freshly made, beautifully presented and delivered with highest of service.
We arrive an hour before serving time and start assembling all fresh elements of the menu onsite. We create the perfect scene by setting the table & focus on presenting the food with style in our vibrant dishes.
By taking care of everything, leaving you free to entertain, host & enjoy your party with your guests. We leave your kitchen & dining area so clean you won’t even know we were there!
Dietary requirements
We cater for all kinds of nutritional needs from the usual vegetarian, vegan gluten, dairy, celiacs, etc. We also cater to Jewish & Muslims clients requiring Kosher or Halal menus too.
Here at The Hampstead Kitchen we firmly believe nothing should hold you back from enjoying a great party whatever your dietary needs.
Let us know your exact requirements, and we will make it happen.
Additional Hire
Tables, Chairs & Crockery
Having a special event? We provide tables, chairs & tableware to suit your event. From silver service to something colourful & exotic. We do the running around, so you don't need to.
Bar staff, Mixologists & Sommeliers
We have specialist wine sommeliers who can pair the perfect wine to compliment your menu. We can arrange mobile bar areas to supplying bar staff & Mixologists who create both regular & unusual cocktails.
Bespoke Cakes
We work specialised suppliers to create bespoke cakes & desserts that not only look good but taste great too.
Locations
We are based in Hampstead London, but prepared to travel anywhere in the world for our clients, as long as they want us to cater. We travel to US, South of France and Middle East on a regular basis. Our furthest event has been in New Zealand!
- Local & London - We are the go to caterers for our community in Hampstead & neghbourhoods in North London. They trust us purely because we are local and we love that about them.
- Out of London - We travel outside of London for special events.
- Global - We have a strong following abroad & regularly cook for our clients in the US, Europe & Middle East too.
